BC LAW CHAPTER NEWS

Rhode Island Chapter
On April 19th, the Chapter honored the Hon. William P. Robinson, III, ’75, at a reception for BC alumni and friends at The University Club in Providence. Dean Garvey and RI Supreme Court Chief Justice Frank J. Williams paid tribute to Justice Robinson.

No. California Chapter
The Chapter established a mentor program for BC law students in the Bay Area, and hosted a Summer Happy Hour for alumni and students on June 27th.

D.C. Chapter
The Chapter hosted a reception for its members and alumni participants in the Supreme Court Ceremony on June 10 at the Hay Adams hotel. The Chapter also held a happy hour on July 31 for summer associates, clerks, and interns to meet and mingle with local alums.

New York Chapter
The Chapter held a Summer Social on August 2 for recent grads and NY summer associates. The Chapter will sponsor an alumni reception to meet 2L and 3L law students who are participating in the NYC Job Fair on August 22. The reception will be hosted by Hogan & Hartson.

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reunion 2007

On October 12-14, BC Law alumni will come together from across the globe for Reunion. For more information, visit the website at www.bc.edu/lawreunion.

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Business Council: Who's Who

The new Boston College Law School Business Advisory Council is full of industry leaders willing to share their expertise with the School. Learn more about the Council and its members, and find out how you can get involved.

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Commencement 2007

Congressman Edward Markey addressed the 2007 graduates. Watch the video.

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Swearing In Ceremony

This year 19 graduates gathered for BC Law's special Supreme Court event.

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News from the Law School

Law Firm Hiring Tactics Get Upgrade

BC Law grads are featured in this Boston Business Journal article about new tools used in law firm hiring.

BC Law Student Receives Schweitzer Fellowship

Geoffrey Pickering of Boston College Law School has joined the ranks of new Schweitzer Fellows.

Japanese Judge Gets Law Lesson in Lowell

A BC Law program that brings judges from foreign countries to study the US legal system is highlighted in a Lowell Sun article.

Sexuality and the US Catholic Church Wins Book Award

Sexuality and the US Catholic Church, co-edited by BC Law Dean John Garvey, has been awarded first place in the Catholic Press Association's Gender issues category.

Rare Book Room Brochure an Award-Winner

The brochure recently won for Best Print Publication from the American Association of Law Libraries.

Public Service Scholarship Recipients Announced

Boston College Law School is pleased to announce the recipients of the Public Service Scholarships for the Class of 2010.

Court Ruling Draws on Brodin Article

The Supreme Court of Tennessee referenced an article by BC Law Professor Mark Brodin in reversing a lower court conviction.

Clinical Professors Illuminate AALS Workshop

BC Law clinical professors presented and assisted with several important presentations during the "Challenging Assumptions" event in May.